Power Platform Architect/Technical Lead

Austin, TX - Hybrid

IPTA Technology Solutions (IPTA) is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.

Team Mission

We operate at the intersection of modern software engineering and national defense. Our mandate is to deliver high-impact capabilities by acting as problem-solvers, technical stewards, and trusted partners of the mission. This team is a largely autonomous cell of the Data and Platform Division operating in a Major Subordinate Command, adhering to Center of Excellence standards while driving innovation and delivery on the front lines.

Role Overview

As the Power Platform Architect and Technical Lead, you are the technical backbone of the team. Your role is to ensure that every project is started on the right foot with a sound architectural structure, robust data model, and a clear path to execution. You will be a key contributor to the broader Center of Excellence, helping to set and enforce standards of excellence. You will push the boundaries of the Power Platform, designing solutions that are scalable, secure, and maintainable, including those that require complex integrations with other Azure services.

Our Team

We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:

• Smart people with a passion for technology
• Ability to solve challenging business problems
• Self-directed professionals
• Hunger to continually learn and grow
  
  

Responsibilities

• Technical Strategy & Architecture: Design and architect end-to-end solutions on the Power Platform, SharePoint, and Power BI, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices
• Data Architecture: Lead data modeling efforts in Dataverse and other data sources, ensuring data integrity and efficient design. Perform data engineering tasks as needed to support application and reporting requirements
• Standards & Governance: Contribute to the Center of Excellence by developing, documenting, and implementing technical standards, best practices, and reusable components. Embody the "Scout Rule" by continuously improving our technical landscape
• Mentorship: Serve as the senior technical expert for the team, mentoring developers, performing code reviews, and helping to solve the most complex technical challenges
• Innovation & Prototyping: Explore and evaluate new technologies and platform features to solve complex problems, including integrations with Azure services in a separate tenant
• Hands-on Development: Act as a senior developer on key projects, tackling the most challenging components and setting a high bar for quality
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse)
• Deep expertise in SharePoint Online, including advanced list/view configurations, permissions, and site architecture
• Proven experience in data modeling, data architecture, and data engineering
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex, scalable solutions
• Experience in an Agile environment and commitment to iterative development
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React/Typescript development, especially for creating custom components (e.g., SPFx)
• Experience with Vantage
• Experience architecting solutions that span multiple A365/Azure tenants
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., PL-400, PL-600)
  
  

This job posting sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. IPTA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment.  The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.  We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity.   Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.

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